Aerosol sprayable color composition

ABSTRACT

An aerosol cosmetic composition is provided that includes an oil soluble gloss enhancing film forming component, a solvent, a colorant, a propellant, and useful for application to hair or skin. An aerosol dispensing system and a method of preparing an aerosol sprayable color composition are also provided.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No.13/615,773, filed on Sep. 14, 2012, which claims priority benefit ofprovisional U.S. Application No. 61/586,961 filed Jan. 16, 2012, both ofwhich are incorporated herein by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

One or more embodiments of the present invention relate to cosmeticaerosol sprayable color compositions and dispensers thereof.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Aerosol hair spray products containing colorant were introduced into theU.S. market in the 1970s. The aerosol color-containing hair sprays werealcohol-based aerosols composed primarily of propellant, ethyl orisopropyl alcohol, colored pigments and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)monomers and their derivatives. These products typically suffered fromhigh water solubility and rubbed off easily when touched.

To date, very little has changed in the state of the art of theseproducts. Dimethyl silicone oils and hydrophobic surface active agentshave been added in an attempt to increase water repellency but haveproven to be largely ineffective. There is a need for a sprayable haircolor composition that improves wearablility by providing increasedadhesion, water resistance, transfer resistance, and increased gloss.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a full understanding of the apparatus and methods of the presentdisclosure reference should be made to the following detaileddescription and the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a side sectional view of an embodiment of the actuator.

FIG. 2 is a side sectional view of an embodiment of the valve system.

FIG. 3 is an exploded diagram of an embodiment of the valve system.

FIG. 4 is a side view of an embodiment of the can.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

One or more embodiments provides an aerosol cosmetic compositioncomprising a solvent, a colorant, a propellant, and a gloss enhancingoil soluble film forming polymer.

Other embodiments provide an aerosol dispensing system adapted to storeand dispense a composition comprising a solvent, a colorant, apropellant, and a gloss enhancing oil soluble film forming polymer.

Other embodiments provide a process for making an aerosol dispensingsystem comprising, combining a solvent, a colorant, and a glossenhancing oil soluble film forming polymer with a liquefied volatilepropellant in a pressurised aerosol container.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

In one or more embodiments, the cosmetic aerosol color compositionincludes an oil soluble gloss enhancing film forming polymer, a solvent,a colorant, and a propellant. The film forming polymer, solvent andcolorant may be combined to form a pre-mix prior to the addition of thepropellant.

Hair gloss is sometimes also referred to as hair shine or lustre.Generally, gloss is the shiny appearance of an object placed in the pathof a beam of light and is associated with specular reflection of lightfrom the surface. As is known in the art, hair gloss can be measuredsubjectively, i.e. by visual inspection. Alternatively, lustre can bedescribed by measuring the hair/light interactions using certaininstruments that measure reflectances from a surface.

In one or more embodiments, the compositions of the present inventioninclude an effective amount of a selected film forming polymer toenhance the gloss of the hair or skin to which the composition isapplied. Stated another way, the compositions of the present inventionprovide a higher gloss on a hair or skin surface when compared tocompositions that do not contain an effective amount of a glossenhancing film forming polymer.

The gloss enhancing film forming polymer may be oil soluble. In one ormore embodiments, the gloss enhancing film forming polymeradvantageously binds the particulate colorants to the skin or hair.

Suitable gloss enhancing film forming polymers include low molecularweight non-polar thermoplastic polyolefins, oil soluble siliconepolymers, co-polymers, terpolymers, and cross polymers thereof.

Suitable non-polar thermoplastic polyolefins include polymers andcopolymers prepared from monomers including paraffin (sometimes alsoreferred to as alkane), olefin, and diolefin monomers. Suitablenon-polar thermoplastic polyolefins also include hydrogenatedpolyolefins such as hydrogenated polycyclopentadienes, hydrogenatedpolyolefins. Examples of suitable monomers include piperylene, butane,butene, pentane, pentene, and cyclopentadiene.

Examples of gloss enhancing film formers include hydrogenatedpolycyclopentadiene, trimethylsiloxysilicate, cyclomethicone anddimethicone crosspolymers, homopolymer of isoprene, hydrogenatedhomopolymer of isoprene, and trimethylsiloxysilicate/dimethiconolcrosspolymer.

In another embodiment, the oil soluble gloss enhancing film formingpolymer may be selected from silicone resins, such as siloxysilicates.Silicone resin nomenclature is known in the art as “MDTQ” nomenclature,whereby a silicone resin is described according to the various monomericsiloxane units which make up the polymer. In one or more embodiments,the silicone resin is a MQ type of silicone resin. The letter M denotesthe monofunctional unit (CH3)₃SiO_(1/2). This unit is considered to bemonofunctional because the silicone atom only shares one oxygen when theunit is part of a polymer. Similarly, the symbol Q denotes thetetrafunctional unit, SiO_(4/2) wherein all four oxygens bonded to thesilicone atom are bonded to the rest of the polymer. MQ silicone resinsare sometimes referred to as siloxysilicates. A non-limiting example ofa siloxysilicate is trimethylsiloxysilicate, which may be represented bythe following formula: [(CH₃)₃—Si—O]_(x)—(SiO_(4/2))_(y) (i.e, MQ units)wherein x and y may, for example, range from 50 to 80.

Examples of trimethylsiloxysilicate resins are designated with the INCInames trimethylsiloxysilicate (and) dimethicone, trimethylsiloxysilicate(and) cyclomethicone, trimethylsiloxysilicate (and) methyl trimethicone,and trimethylsiloxysilicate (and) ethyl trisiloxane.

In one or more embodiments, the trimethylsiloxysilicate (TMS) resin iscommercially available from General Electric under the tradename SR1000and from Wacker under the tradename TMS 803. TMS resins are alsocommercially available from Dow Chemical in a solvent, such as forexample, cyclomethicone or dimethicone.

Silicone crosspolymers are sometimes referred to as silicone elastomers,and are based upon crosslinked dimethicone. Silicone crosspolymer gelsare often provided as blends of silicone elastomer in silicone fluid,which acts as a diluent. Examples of the silicone fluid diluent includedimethicone and cyclopentasiloxane. Examples of silicone crosspolymersinclude cyclomethicone and dimethicone crosspolymers.

In one or more embodiments, the oil soluble film forming polymerincludes ethyl trisiloxane, trimethylsiloxysilicate, andmethyltrimethicone.

Gloss enhancing oil soluble film forming polymers suitable for thecompositions of the present invention are commercially available fromseveral sources. Commercially available gloss enhancing oil soluble filmformers include those sold under the trade name Koboguard®, such as theKoboguard 5400 series of products, and the Koboguard MQ resins such asKoboguard MQ65TMF (available from Kobo Products), those available underthe trade names RTM 2-9040 (available from Dow Corp), those availableunder the trade names SS4230, SS4267, SR1000 (available from Momentive),and those available under the trade names LIR-30, LIR-50, LIR200, LIR290(available from Kurray Co.).

The gloss enhancing film forming polymer should be present in thecompositions of the present invention in at least an amount that iseffective to increase the gloss of the hair or skin substrate to whichthe composition is applied. A mixture of more than one gloss enhancingfilm forming polymer may be employed, so long as the total amount ofgloss enhancing film forming polymer is at least an effective amount.

The effective amount of the gloss enhancing film forming polymer may bestated based upon the liquid premix, and may also be stated based uponthe total aerosol spray color composition, i.e. including thepropellant.

In one or more embodiments, the effective amount of film formingcomponent is from about 3 wt.% to about 65 wt.%, in other embodimentsfrom about 5 to about 60 wt.%, in other embodiments from about 7 toabout 48 wt.%, and in other embodiments from about 10 to about 35 wt.%,based upon the total weight of the liquid premix. In certain embodimentsthe minimum effective amount of the gloss enhancing oil soluble filmforming polymer is at least about 3 wt.%, in other embodiments at leastabout 7 wt.%, in other embodiments at least about 10 wt.%, in otherembodiments at least about 20 wt.%, and in other embodiments at leastabout 35 wt.%, based upon the total weight of the liquid pre-mix.

In one or more embodiments the effective amount film forming componentis from about 0.03 wt.% to about 30 wt.%, and in other embodiments fromabout 0.15 to about 28 wt.%, based upon the total aerosol spray colorcomposition. In certain embodiments the minimum effective amount of thegloss enhancing oil soluble film forming polymer is at least about 0.03wt.% of the total aerosol spray color composition, in other embodimentsat least about 1 wt.% of the total composition, and in other embodimentsat least about 3 wt.%, based upon the weight of the total composition.

In one or more embodiments, the compositions of the present inventionmay include one or more additional film forming polymers. Examples ofadditional oil soluble film formers include polyvinylpyrrolidone/vinylacetate, acrylates, acrylate/silicone copolymers, polybutene,polyethylene, polyurethane-14, AMP-acrylates copolymer,acralates/octylacrylamide copolymer, polyquatemium-11, terpolymer ofvinylcaprolactum/vinyl pyrrolidone and methylacrylamide.

Additional film formers are commercially available, for example, aspolyvinylpyrrolidone/vinyl acetate under the tradename Luvisikol™VA, byBASF Corp., polyurethane-14 and AMP-acrylates copolymer under thetradename DynamX®, by Akzonobel,octylacrylamide/acrylates/butylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer underthe tradename Amphomer® LV71 by Akzonobel, polyquaternium-11 under thetradename Gafquat® 755N by ISP, and terpolymer of vinylcaprolactum/vinylpyrrolidone and methylacrylamide under the tradename Aquaflex® SF-40 byISP.

In one or more embodiments, the ratio of the gloss enhancing oil solublefilm former to additional oil soluble film formers is at least about1:4, in other embodiments, the ratio of the gloss enhancing oil solublefilm former to additional oil soluble film former is at least about 1:1,in other embodiments the ratio of the gloss enhancing oil soluble filmformer to additional oil soluble film formers is at least about 4:1.

In one or more embodiments the aerosol spray color composition includesone or more solvents. The solvents may function as a diluent, toincrease wetting, to improve spreading, to adjust particle size and/orto influence film thickness.

In one or more embodiments, the solvent is non-aqueous, and the amountof water in the composition is limited. In one or more embodiments, theamount of water in the composition is from zero to about 40 wt. %, inother embodiments, less than about 30 wt. %, in yet other embodiments,less than about 20 wt. %, in other embodiments, less than about 10 wt.%, in yet other embodiments, less than about 5 wt. %, in otherembodiments, less than about 1 wt. %, based upon the total weight of thecomposition. In one or more embodiments, the composition issubstantially devoid of water.

Suitable non-aqueous solvents include many types of organic solvents. Inone or more embodiments, the non-aqueous solvent may be selected fromthe group consisting of silicone-containing solvents, alcohol solventsand polyol solvents, hydrocarbon solvents, esters, mineral spirits, andcombinations thereof.

Examples of silicone-containing solvents include ethyl trisiloxane,methyl trimethicone, hexamethyl disiloxane,octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, octameththyltrisiloxane,decamethyltetrasiloxane, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane,dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, cyclohexasiloxane,hexamethyldisiloxane, polydimethylsiloxane, andpolyphenylmethylsiloxane.

Examples of alcohol solvents include C₁₋₉ alcohols and phenoxyethanol.In one or more embodiments, the non-aqueous solvent is isopropylalcohol, ethyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, or a mixture thereof.

Polyols, i.e. alcohols containing multiple hydroxyl groups, includeglycerine, sorbitol, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, propyleneglycol, and dipropylene glycol.

Examples of hydocarbon solvents include isododecane, squalane, squalene,isohexadecane, and isoparaffinic hydrocarbons.

The amount of the solvent may be stated based upon the liquid premix,and may also be stated based upon the total aerosol spray colorcomposition, i.e. including the propellant.

In one or more embodiments the amount of solvent is from about 5 wt.% toabout 84 wt.%, in other embodiments, from about 25 wt.% to about 72 wt.%, based upon the total weight of the liquid premix.

In one or more embodiments the amount of non-aqueous solvent in theaerosol spray color composition is from about 1.5 wt.% to about 80 wt.%,in other embodiments, from about 10 wt.% to about 60 wt.%, and in otherembodiments, from about 15 wt.% to about 40 wt.%, based upon the totalweight of the composition, including propellant.

In one or more embodiments, the aerosol spray color composition includesa colorant. For purposes of this specification, the term colorant issynonymous with the term coloring agent. The colorant may be consideredthe active ingredient or functional ingredient in the compositions ofthe present invention. Colorants can be used individually or as mixturesto achieve the desired colors.

Examples of colorants include FD&C aluminum lakes, FD&C calcium lakes,D&C blues, D&C browns, D&C yellows, D&C oranges, D&C reds, D&C greens,D&C ultra marines, FD&C blues, FD&C browns, FD&C yellows, FD&C oranges,FD&C reds, FD&C greens, FD&C ultra marines, black iron oxide, aluminumpowder, bronze powder, chromium, chromium hydroxide, iron oxides,titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, zinc Myristate, mica, titanated mica,talc, corn starch, aluminum starch, pearlizing agents, silica, silicasilyate, spherical silica, fumed silica, aluminum silicate calciumsilicate, silk powder, and polyester glitter flakes. In one or moreembodiments the colorant can be surface-treated with silicone, lecithinand/or amino acids.

The total amount of the colorant may be stated based upon the liquidpremix, and may also be stated based upon the total aerosol spray colorcomposition, i.e. including the propellant.

In one or more embodiments the amount of colorant is from about 0.3 wt.%to about 30 wt.%, in other embodiments, from about 0.3 wt.% to about 25wt. %, based upon the total weight of the liquid premix.

In one or more embodiment the amount of colorant is from about 0.1 toabout 20 wt.%, in other embodiments from about 0.5 to about 18 wt.%, inother embodiments, from about 0.9 to about 12 wt.%, and in otherembodiments, from about 1.4 to about 8 wt%, based upon the total weightof the aerosol composition, including propellant.

Optionally, the pre-mix may include one or more additional ingredients.Optional ingredients include but are not limited to, nonionicsurfactants, soaps, silicone surfactants, rheological agents,electrolytes, hair and skin conditioners, sunscreens, vitamins,botanical extracts, fragrances, and preservatives.

In one or more embodiments, the liquid pre-mix is substantiallynon-aqueous, i.e. the amount of water is limited, and is alsosubstantially non-waxy. By “non-waxy” is meant that the amount of waxycomponents is limited. In one or more embodiments, the amount of waxycomponents is from zero to about 1 wt. %, based upon the total weight ofthe pre-mix. In other embodiments, the amount of waxy components is lessthan about 0.5 wt. %, in yet other embodiments, less than about 0.1 wt.%, based upon the total weight of the pre-mix.

In one or more embodiments, the compositions of the present inventionare homogeneous solutions or dispersions. In other embodiments, forexample when a limited amount of water is present in the composition asa diluent or to improve sprayability, the composition may be in the formof an emulsion. It will be understood by those skilled in the art thatthe emulsions may further comprise one or more emulsifying agents.Suitable emulsifying agents include non-ionic surfactants. Examples ofnon-ionic surfactants include polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters,sorbitan esters, cetyl octanoate, cocamide DEA, cocamide MEA, cocamidopropyl dimethyl amine oxide, coconut fatty acid diethanol amide, coconutfatty acid monoethanol amide, diglyceryl diisostearate, diglycerylmonoisostearate, diglyceryl monolaurate, diglyceryl monooleate, ethyleneglycol distearate, ethylene glycol monostearate, ethoxylated castor oil,glyceryl monoisostearate, glyceryl monolaurate, glyceryl monomyristate,glyceryl monooleate, glyceryl monostearate, glyceryltricaprylate/caprate, glyceryl triisostearate, glyceryl trioleate,glycol distearate, glycol monostearate, isooctyl stearate, lauramideDEA, lauric acid diethanol amide, lauric acid monoethanol amide,lauric/myristic acid diethanol amide, lauryl dimethyl amine oxide,lauryl/myristyl amide DEA, lauryl/myristyl dimethyl amine oxide, methylgluceth, methyl glucose sesquistearate, oleamide DEA, PEG-dislearate,polyoxyethylene butyl ether, polyoxyethylene cetyl ether,polyoxyethylene lauryl amine, polyoxyethylene lauryl ester,polyoxyethylene lauryl ether, polyoxyethylene nonylphenyl ether,polyoxyethylene octyl ether, polyoxyethylene octylphenyl ether,polyoxyethylene oleyl amine, polyoxyethyelen oleyl cetyl ether,polyoxyethylene oleyl ester, polyoxyethylene oleyl ether,polyoxyethylene stearyl amine, polyoxyethylene stearyl ester,polyoxyethylene stearyl ether, polyoxyethylene tallow amine,polyoxyethylene tridecyl ether, propylene glycol monostearate, sorbitanmonolaurate, sorbitan monooleate, sorbitan monopalmitate, sorbitanmonostearate, sorbitan sesquioleate, sorbitan trioleate, stearamide DEA,stearic acid diethanol amide, stearic acid monoethanol amide, laureth-4,and combinations thereof.

Generally, the pre-mix may be described as a liquid at room temperatureand standard pressure. The liquid pre-mix has a viscosity that allows itto be mixed with a propellant and sprayed as an aerosol composition. Theterm liquid should be interpreted to include gel compositions. In one ormore embodiments, the pre-mix has a viscosity under standard conditionsof temperature and pressure of less than about 1000 cST, or from about10 cST to about 1000 cST.

In one or more embodiments, all ingredients except the propellants areblended and mixed with high shear mixers to form a pre-mix batch. Thispre-mix is then combined with the propellant in an aerosol dispenseradapted to store and dispense the aerosol color composition.

In one or more embodiments, the aerosol spray color composition includesa propellant. Propellants can be used individually or blended together.Advantageously, the selection of a propellant or blend of propellantsmay be used to achieve a particular spray pattern, control particlesize, conform to government regulations, or for cost considerations.

Propellants may be selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbons,hydrofluorocarbons, ethers, and combinations thereof. Examples ofhydrocarbon propellants include pentane, n-butane, isobutane, andpropane. Examples of hydrofluorocarbon propellants include1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (134 a) and 1,1-difluoroethane (152 a). Anexample of an ether propellant includes dimethyl ether.

In one or more embodiments the amount of propellant is from about 20 toabout 97 wt.%, in other embodiments from about 30 to about 97 wt.%, inother embodiments, from about 35 to about 96 wt.%, and in otherembodiments, from about 40 to about 95 wt.%, based upon the total weightof the aerosol color composition.

Advantageously, the color compositions of the present invention may bedispensed as an aerosol spray. Therefore, the present invention providesan aerosol dispensing system. The aerosol dispensing system is notunduly limited, and may generally be described as having a containerthat includes an outlet and is capable of being pressurized, a valvesystem, and an actuator.

Referring now to FIG. 1 , an actuator is shown and generally indicatedby the numeral 10. Actuator 10 includes an actuator orifice 12 and anactuator socket 14.

Referring now to FIGS. 2 and 3 , a valve system is shown and generallyindicated by the numeral 110. Valve system 110 includes a valve housing122. For purposes of this specification, valve housing 122 may also bereferred to as valve body 122. The valve housing is surrounded by avalve cup 112. The valve cup 112 includes a mounting cup 126. Under thelip of the valve cup 112 is the mounting cup gasket 128. The valve body122 includes an entry orifice 130 which can be used to attach the diptube 124. The valve body 122 may optionally include a vapor tap orifice120. Between the valve body 122 and the valve cup 112 is a stem gasket116. Within the valve body is the spring 118. Above the valve body 112is the stem 114.

Referring now to FIG. 4 , a can or aerosol container is shown generallyindicated by the numeral 150. The can 150 includes a ridge 152.

An aerosol can 150 can be attached, for example, to a valve system 110by placing the mounting cup gasket 126 on the ridge 152 and crimping thevalve cup 112. The actuator 10 can be attached, for example, to thevalve system 110 by inserting the stem 114 into the actuator socket 14.

In one or more embodiments, the present invention provides a method ofmanufacture of an aerosol hair colorant, the method including the stepsof combining a solvent, a colorant, a gloss enhancing oil soluble filmforming polymer, and optionally one or more additional ingredients, toform a liquid premix; placing said premix into an aerosol container 150;and then one of the following steps of: crimping said aerosol containerand then filling said container with propellant; or filling saidcontainer with propellant and then crimping said aerosol container.

In one or more embodiments, the propellant is pressure filled throughthe valve system 110.

In another embodiment, the propellant is pressurized in the crimpingoperation. This is sometimes referred to as under the cup gassing.

In one or more embodiments, the dispenser includes a container adaptedto store the aerosol color composition and having an outlet adapted todispense the aerosol color composition. The dispenser may include avalve system and actuator connected to the outlet of the container.

The valve system 110 includes a valve stem 112, a stem gasket 116, avalve body 122, a dip tube 124, a valve cup 112, a cup gasket 128, andan entry orifice 130. The valve body may include a vapor tap orifice120. Generally, a vapor tap orifice 120 is an opening in the valve bodythat allows propellant for enter the valve body 122 and mix with theliquid pre-mix, which may enter the valve body 122 via the dip tube 124.The mixing of the propellant and the liquid pre-mix in the valve body122 in this fashion produces physical agitation that may result in asmaller mean particle size of the aerosol, and/or a faster evaporationrate of the solvent in the pre-mix. The net result is a dryer spray.

Typically, an entry orifice 130 is an opening molded into the valve body122 at the location where the dip tube enters the valve body 122. Theentry orifice may be adapted to allow control of the amount of liquidpre-mix entering the valve body 122. Restricting the amount of liquidphase that enters the valve body 122 may result in more rapid expansionof the propellant within the valve body 122. This in turn may results ina smaller mean particle size of the aerosol and/or a faster evaporationrate of the solvent in the pre-mix, again resulting in a dryer spray.

Advantageously, aerosol valves may be chosen to select the spray patternand spray rate of a product. In combination with the propellant andsolvent, the spray pattern can be altered from narrow to wide, the sprayrate can be adjusted, and the wetness or dryness of the application canbe increased or decreased. As described above, one method of adjustingthe dryness of the spray is by employing and adjusting the vapor taporifice 120, the valve body entry orifice 130 and the propellant level.In certain embodiments, when the level of propellant is high relative tothe liquid pre-mix, the size of the vapor tap may have less effect onthe wetness or dryness of the aerosol application.

In one or more embodiments, valves used in the valve system may includea sealing ring on a stem seat. Valve systems not having a sealing ringon the stem seat may experience malfunctions when employed with aerosolcomposition that contain particulates. The types of malfunctions thatcan occur include slow shut off, leakage during storage, and totalblockage of the valve system.

Valves systems having a sealing ring in the stem seat largely avoidthese malfunctions. In one or more embodiments, the ring presses intothe sealing gasket and wipes the particulate matter from the sealingarea during shut off. In one or more embodiments, the valve systemincludes a straight shank stem that wipes the sealing surface clean onshut off. In one or more embodiments, the stem has a high orifice, whichpositions the stem orifice above the sealing gasket when at rest.

Advantageously, the width or diameter of the spray pattern of the spraycolor composition may be adjusted. In one or more embodiments, the widthof the spray pattern may be adjusted from about 8 inches to about 2inches when sprayed from about 6 inches from the surface. In particularembodiments, the spray pattern of the spray color composition is about 8inches wide when sprayed from about 6 inches from the surface, in otherembodiments the spray pattern is about 6 inches when sprayed from about6 inches from the surface, in other embodiments the spray pattern isabout 4 inches when sprayed from about 6 inches from the surface, inother embodiments the spray pattern is about 2 inches wide when sprayedfrom about 6 inches from the surface. A pattern width of about 6 inchesmay be desirable for a product that is employed to color a large sectionof hair, while a pattern of about 2 inches would be desirable for aproduct that is employed as a root or baldness concealer.

In one or more embodiments, the spray pattern can be narrowed byincreasing the length of the actuator orifice 12. In one or moreembodiments, where a narrow pattern is desired, suitable actuatorsinclude barrel-type actuators with orifice lengths of about 0.25 inchesor longer.

Although there are many types of valve systems and actuators that aresuitable to dispense the aerosol color compositions of the presentinvention, exemplary valve systems for producing a narrow patternedspray include those available from Summit Valve Corporation or PrecisionValve Co., with a Kosmos MiniJet actuator that is available fromPrecision Valve Corp. An exemplary valve for producing a wide spray isproduced by Precision Valve Corp. or Lindal Valve Co. and uses astandard Kosmos type actuator.

In order to demonstrate the practice of the present invention, thefollowing examples have been prepared and tested. The examples shouldnot, however, be viewed as limiting the scope of the invention. Theclaims will serve to define the invention.

EXAMPLES

Example 1

The following ingredients, with the exception of the butane propellant,were mixed in a high shear mixer until homogeneous. The amounts of eachingredient are indicated in weight percent, based upon the total weightof the composition including the propellant. The formulation of Example1 is useful as a Temporary Hair Coloring.

ethyl trisiloxane 3.316% trimethylsiloxysilicate 0.279%methyltrimethicone 0.150% fragrance 0.005% red iron oxide 0.157% yellowiron oxide 1.000% titanium dioxide 0.094% 1,1,difluoroethane 47.500%n-butane 47.500%

Example 2

The following ingredients, with the exception of the butane propellant,were mixed in a high shear mixer until homogeneous. The amounts of eachingredient are indicated in weight percent, based upon the total weightof the composition including the propellant. The formulation of Example2 is useful as an Emulsion Hair Spray.

isobutane 50.00% ethyl trisiloxane 20.15% trimethylsiloxysilicate 4.94%methyltrimethicone 2.66% sorbitan Isostearate 0.75% tocopherol acetate0.05% palmate Extract 0.05% silk powder 0.05% red Iron Oxide 0.45% Blackiron oxide 0.25% yellow iron oxide 1.80% titanium dioxide 2.02% water15.00% xanthan gum 0.05% sodium chloride 0.50% panthenol 0.05% butyleneglycol 0.50% dipropylene glycol 0.05% phenoxyethanol 0.37%HD/trimethylol hexyllactone 0.01% crosspolymer and silica Mica &trithoxycaprylylsilane 0.25% fragrance 0.05%

Various modifications and alterations that do not depart from the scopeand spirit of this invention will become apparent to those skilled inthe art. This invention is not to be duly limited to the illustrativeembodiments set forth herein.

What is claimed is:
 1. An aerosol sprayable temporary hair coloringcomposition comprising: (a) a pre-mix comprising: from 0.03 to 30 wt. %of an oil soluble film forming polymer that is selected from the groupconsisting of MQ silicone resins, wherein the MQ resin is effective toincrease gloss when the composition is applied to hair, and wherein theMQ resin binds a colorant to the hair, thereby providing improvedadhesion and transfer resistance, from 1.5 to 40 wt. % of a non-aqueoussolvent selected from the group consisting of ethyl trisiloxane, methyltrimethicone, hexamethyl disiloxane, octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane,octamethyltrisiloxane, decamethyltetrasiloxane,decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane,cyclopentasiloxane, cyclohexasiloxane, methanol, isopropyl alcohol,ethyl alcohol, polyol solvents, hydrocarbon solvents, and combinationsthereof, wherein the solvent increases wetting, improves spreading, andadjusts the particle size of the aerosol, from 0.1 to 20 wt. % of acolorant or combination of colorants, and optionally, one or moreingredients selected from nonionic surfactants, soaps, siliconesurfactants, rheological agents, electrolytes, hair and skinconditioners, sunscreens, vitamins, botanical extracts, fragrances, andpreservatives, and (b) from 20 to 97 wt. % of a propellant, all basedupon the total weight of the aerosol composition, wherein the amount ofoil soluble gloss enhancing film forming polymer is from 3 to 35 wt. %,based upon the total weight of the pre-mix, and wherein the amount ofwater is from zero to 40 wt. %, based upon the total weight of theaerosol composition.
 2. The temporary hair coloring composition of claim1, where the amount of colorant is from 0.9 to 12 wt. %, the amount ofpropellant is from 35 to 96 wt. %, and the amount of film formingpolymer is from 0.15 to 28 wt. %, all based upon the total weight of theaerosol composition.
 3. The temporary hair coloring composition of claim2, where the non-aqueous solvent is ethyl trisiloxane.
 4. The temporaryhair coloring composition of claim 2, where the gloss enhancing filmforming polymer is a trimethylsiloxysilicate resin.
 5. The temporaryhair coloring composition of claim 1, where the amount of the oilsoluble gloss enhancing film forming polymer is less than 4 wt. %, basedupon the total weight of the composition.
 6. The temporary hair coloringcomposition of claim 1, where the amount of propellant is 95 wt. %,based upon the total weight of the composition.
 7. The temporary haircoloring composition of claim 1, where the non-aqueous solvent is ethyltrisiloxane.
 8. The temporary hair coloring composition of claim 4,where the non-aqueous solvent is ethyl trisiloxane.
 9. The temporaryhair coloring composition of claim 1, where the colorant is selectedfrom the group consisting of black iron oxide, aluminum powder, bronzepowder, chromium, chromium hydroxide, iron oxides, titanium dioxide,zinc oxide, zinc myristate, mica, titanated mica, talc, corn starch,aluminum starch, pearlizing agents, silica, silica silyate, sphericalsilica, fumed silica, aluminum silicate, calcium silicate, silk powder,polyester glitter flakes, FD&C aluminum lakes, FD&C calcium lakes, D&Cblues, D&C browns, D&C yellows, D&C oranges, D&C reds, D&C greens, D&Cultra marines, FD&C blues, FD&C browns, FD&C yellows, FD&C oranges, FD&Creds, FD&C greens, FD&C ultra marines, and surface-treated colorants,and combinations thereof.
 10. The temporary hair coloring composition ofclaim 4, where the colorant is selected from iron oxides and titaniumdioxide.
 11. The temporary hair coloring composition of claim 10, wherethe propellant is selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbons,hydrofluorocarbons, ethers, and combinations thereof.
 12. The temporaryhair coloring composition of claim 10, where the amount of the oilsoluble gloss enhancing film forming polymer is less than 4 wt. %, basedupon the total weight of the composition.
 13. The temporary haircoloring composition of claim 12, where the amount of propellant is 95wt. %, based upon the total weight of the composition.
 14. The temporaryhair coloring composition of claim 13, where the non-aqueous solvent isethyl trisiloxane.
 15. The temporary hair coloring composition of claim1, wherein the composition includes from zero to 1 wt. % water, basedupon the total weight of the aerosol composition.
 16. The temporary haircoloring composition of claim 15, wherein the pre-mix has a viscosityunder standard conditions of temperature and pressure of less than 1000cST.
 17. The temporary hair coloring composition of claim 16, whereinthe pre-mix includes from zero to 1 wt. % of waxy components, based uponthe total weight of the pre-mix.
 18. An aerosol dispensing systemadapted to store and dispense the aerosol color composition of claim 1,the system comprising: a container having an outlet, and capable ofbeing pressurized, a valve system, and an actuator having an orifice,where said actuator orifice extends outwardly from said actuator. 19.The aerosol dispensing system of claim 18, where the valve systemcomprises a valve stem, a stem gasket, a valve body, a dip tube, a valvecup, and a cup gasket, and where the valve body comprises a vapor taporifice or an entry orifice.
 20. The aerosol dispensing system of claim18, where the actuator comprises a barrel type actuator.
 21. The aerosoldispensing system of claim 18, where the aerosol dispensing systemproduces a spray pattern of 2 inches to 8 inches in diameter, whensprayed from 6 inches from the surface.
 22. The aerosol dispensingsystem of claim 18, where the aerosol dispensing system produces a spraypattern of 2 inches in diameter, when sprayed from 6 inches from thesurface.
 23. The aerosol dispensing system of claim 18, where theactuator orifice extends outwardly from said actuator by a length of0.25 inches or longer.